The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Antidebt crusaders, like the personal-finance radio host Dave Ramsey, have been speaking for years about how paying thousands of dollars in interest can seriously impede a family’s ability to make progress on their other goals.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
The spread of this new orthodoxy shouldn’t be surprising, for as the author notes, “insatiability is a defining feature of moral crusades. As crusaders achieve victories, they expand the scope of their crusade.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
In fact, Hegseth literally wears his love for the crusaders on his body — and believes that he has been persecuted for it.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2025
Cheering for such idealism used to feel corny; all the cool, caped crusaders had ethical kinks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2025
“You’re one of those merch crusaders always trying to clean up the Barrel.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
